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My brother is coming to visit in a few days, and I want to come out to him, but I am also absolutely terrified. How did y’all handle coming out to your families?

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[-] lwhjp@piefed.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I told my parents by email (I live halfway around the world from them), and my immediate family and coworkers in person. Everyone else got my new name at most when I next met them -- they'll figure it out, or not, in their own time.

I suggest:

  • say what you are doing (eg, "I am going to live as a woman from now on")
  • say what you expect of them (eg, "I'd like you to call me Twilight Sparkle")
  • then shut up and wait for a response

And if you're not expecting it to go well,

  • don't try to justify it
  • don't argue
  • don't bargain or downplay it
  • be prepared to just leave

Good luck!

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